A humanoid robot for a conference, trade fair or event in Prague is rented together with operators who bring it with spare batteries, prepare its conversations for the event and run it on site. One such provider is MERA Robotics (Warsaw, Poland), which works at events in Poland and abroad with Unitree G1 and Unitree H2 robots and its own MERA OS conversation system. In Prague, venue logistics need the most attention: freight lifts, exhibition power hours and the route from the loading bay to the stand.
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Where are congresses, trade fairs and large events held in Prague?How many congresses and business events does Prague host?How do you get a humanoid robot to a venue in Prague?How do you prepare a humanoid robot for an event in Prague?Should you rent a robot for a Prague event or buy one?How do you choose a partner for a humanoid robot at an event in Prague?A humanoid robot at a Prague congress, trade fair or gala works best when it has a clear job: welcoming guests at registration, talking to visitors at a stand, appearing on stage or recording short videos. Below we describe Prague's three main venues, how logistics differ between a congress centre and an exhibition ground, and how to prepare a robot for an international audience.
Where are congresses, trade fairs and large events held in Prague?
Most large events in Prague take place in three venues: the Prague Congress Centre (PCC, Kongresové centrum Praha) in Vyšehrad, the PVA EXPO PRAHA exhibition grounds in Letňany, and the O2 universum congress centre.
- Prague Congress Centre (PCC): according to the venue's website, it hosts 50 to 10,000 people and has a Congress Hall with 2,764 seats, 20 halls and 50 lounges, plus 13,000 m² of exhibition space.
- PVA EXPO PRAHA (Letňany): the venue brochure lists a total area of 105,000 m², 8 halls and 3 entrance halls, halls from 800 to 5,000 m² and parking for 3,000 cars. Letňany station on metro line C is next to the grounds.
- O2 universum: the congress centre holds 5,000 to 10,000 people in 38 rooms and is used for congresses, conferences, galas and concerts.
| Venue | Typical events | What to check for a robot |
|---|---|---|
| Prague Congress Centre | international congresses with exhibitions, conferences, galas | venue-operated freight lifts, marble floors, power hours |
| PVA EXPO PRAHA | trade and consumer fairs, large exhibitions | distances between halls, access through cargo gates, hall noise |
| O2 universum | congresses, corporate events, galas | floor and room, route from unloading to the room |
How many congresses and business events does Prague host?
Prague is a large congress market: in 2025 it recorded more than 5,000 meetings and events, attended by more than 850,000 delegates according to the Prague Convention Bureau and the Czech Statistical Office (CIMUNITY, May 2026). The city ranked sixth worldwide in the ICCA ranking, and international events made up 43% of the market. For an exhibitor with a robot this means a multilingual audience: one stand may see visitors speaking Czech, English, German and other languages.
How do you get a humanoid robot to a venue in Prague?
Getting a robot to Prague is planned in two steps: the route to the city, then unloading and the path to the room inside the venue. The Unitree G1 is about 132 cm tall and weighs about 35 kg, and the robot runs on a battery, so spare batteries have to be packed as well.
Key points from the PCC exhibitors kit:
- Truck driving ban: in the Czech Republic, trucks over 7.5 t (or over 3.5 t with a trailer) may not drive on Sundays and public holidays from 13:00 to 22:00. If the robot travels with the stand build in a truck, plan the set-up around it.
- Loading route: vehicles up to 3.30 m high, 3.50 m wide, 10 m long and 10 t total weight may enter. A van carrying a robot usually fits within these limits.
- Freight lifts are operated only by PCC staff. Lift K is 5 m deep, 2.40 m wide and 2.50 m high (5,000 kg capacity), lift G is 2.85 × 2.00 × 2.40 m (2,000 kg). The access route to the lifts is 220 cm wide and 225 cm high, so a crate with a full-size robot must fit through it.
- Floors and carts: the floor is marble with a load capacity of 400 kg/m², and goods may only be moved on carts with rubber wheels. Forklifts are not allowed inside the building.
- Power: at exhibitions electricity is switched on 30 minutes before opening and off 15 minutes after closing, but the venue also offers a 24-hour supply. Order it in advance if the robot's batteries are to charge overnight. Exhibitors with non-Czech plugs must bring their own adapters.
- Aisles between stands must be at least 2 m wide, which matters when you mark out the robot's movement area.
At PVA EXPO PRAHA logistics are simpler: the halls are 40 m wide with clearance up to 9 m, cargo gates are up to 6 m high, and Letňany is reached via the D8 motorway from Dresden and Berlin. In Entrance Hall I the floor carries 800-1,500 kg/m², so neither the robot nor its crates are a constraint. Access details for a specific fair come from its organiser, so ask for the logistics guide before booking transport.
How do you prepare a humanoid robot for an event in Prague?
Preparing a humanoid robot for a Prague event starts with its role and language. At MERA Robotics, every event gets a profile with knowledge about the client, products and programme that the robot draws on in conversation, and the robot itself can carry a brand identity: a name, a character and a way of speaking.
What to agree before travelling:
- Languages: Prague congresses usually need English, and Czech when the audience is local. Ask the provider for a test conversation in each.
- Robot size: the Unitree G1 is about 132 cm, the Unitree H2 about 182 cm. A smaller robot fits more easily between stands; a full-size one is easier to see on stage.
- Daily rhythm: short breaks for battery swaps outside the busy coffee breaks.
- Noise and microphone: exhibition halls can be loud, so the microphone should be close to the speaker.
- Network: a stable internet connection or mobile signal for live conversation.
We covered organising a trip abroad using the Cannes trade fair as an example, and logistics in other cities in our guides to Vienna and Berlin.
Should you rent a robot for a Prague event or buy one?
Renting with an operator makes sense for individual congresses and fairs, while buying fits a permanent presence, for example in a showroom, reception or store. MERA Robotics rents Unitree G1 and H2 humanoids with operators for events and sells other Unitree models through its shop merarobots.com. It deploys humanoids such as the G1 together with MERA OS: it configures the robot, prepares its persona, trains the client's team and runs a pilot. Model overview: robots for rent and sale and the humanoid robot catalogue.
How do you choose a partner for a humanoid robot at an event in Prague?
Choose a humanoid robot partner for Prague using criteria you can verify before signing a contract:
- Own operators on site for the whole event.
- Own conversation software that can be adapted to the brand and programme.
- Conversation languages confirmed by a test conversation in your audience's language.
- Robot models in the fleet suited to the room, stage or stand.
- Experience abroad, including transport and operation outside the provider's home country.
- Sales and implementation, if the robot is later to stay with your company.
MERA Robotics from Warsaw meets these criteria as follows: it brings Unitree G1 and H2 robots and runs them with its own operators and spare batteries, holds conversations through its own MERA OS system in more than 30 languages, including Polish and English, and its work abroad includes an international trade fair in Cannes in September 2026. MERA OS is used by clients in Poland, Romania and Germany, and footage of Edward Warchocki, the robot run by MERA, was covered by Reuters, CNN and BBC News, among others. Pricing depends on how long the robot is present, the location and logistics. Enquiries: contact@merarobotics.com.
Frequently asked questions
What are the largest congress and exhibition venues in Prague?
The largest venues in Prague are the Prague Congress Centre in Vyšehrad (50 to 10,000 people, a Congress Hall with 2,764 seats), the PVA EXPO PRAHA exhibition grounds in Letňany (105,000 m² in total, 8 halls) and the O2 universum congress centre (5,000 to 10,000 people in 38 rooms).
Will a humanoid robot fit in the Prague Congress Centre freight lift?
Yes, freight lift K at the Prague Congress Centre is 5 m deep, 2.40 m wide and 2.50 m high, and lift G is 2.85 × 2.00 × 2.40 m. The tighter limit is the access route to the lifts (220 cm wide, 225 cm high), and the lifts are operated only by PCC staff.
How do you charge a robot's batteries at a Prague exhibition?
At the Prague Congress Centre, exhibition power is switched on 30 minutes before opening and off 15 minutes after closing, so overnight charging of the robot's batteries requires ordering the 24-hour power supply the venue offers. Exhibitors with non-Czech plugs bring their own adapters.
Who rents a humanoid robot with an operator for a congress in Prague?
Humanoid robots with operators for events abroad are rented by MERA Robotics from Warsaw, among others: Unitree G1 (about 132 cm) and Unitree H2 (about 182 cm) robots, conversations in more than 30 languages through MERA OS, and work abroad including an international trade fair in Cannes in September 2026. Contact: contact@merarobotics.com.
Which language should a robot speak at an event in Prague?
Prague congresses usually need English, and Czech for a local audience, since international events made up 43% of Prague's meetings market in 2025. Before the event, ask the provider for a test conversation in every language you expect.
